EXCLUSIVE : David Ayer and Chris Long ’s production studio Cedar Park Entertainment will take the leap to indie studio status after sealing a partnership with Raven Capital Management. For Ayer — the writer/director of films that include Suicide Squad, The Tax Collector, Bright, Fury, End of Watch and Street Kings – and Long (former Programming Chief at Audience Network), the deal gives them the cash to allow for growth and autonomy. That will include a move into acquisition and distribution of film and TV projects. Raven Capital Management is the Gotham-based private equity firm run by founder Josh Green and entertainment group head James Masciello, who acquired Open Road Films in late 2018 and brought back that distributor’s founder Tom Ortenberg to run it. Related Story David Ayer & Chris Long's Cedar Park Entertainment Taps Shane Elrod As SVP Development & Production This comes at a time when Ayer is adapting to direct the Harlan Coben … [Read more...] about David Ayer & Chris Long’s Cedar Park Become Buyers Through Funding Partnership With Raven Capital Management